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Why did Mike Myers "high-concept" attempt not work?

"The Love Guru" leads Razzie Award contenders (the awards they give to the worst films).

Now, I haven't seen "The Love Guru" but from the trailer, I could tell that it was Mike Myers attempt to do Austin Powers as a guru. Now making high-concept films, or films with similar storylines to other popular films, usually works...when it is done right.

You see, if you look at I.S. member Alyn Darnay's book "The Script," you would see that high concept works only when a certain… Continue

Added by Rachel Galvin on January 23, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Deblog...

Nope, really do not blog much....to busy to be blathering online! ;) I'm all about the visuals.

Added by CreativeMakeup on January 22, 2009 at 9:43am — No Comments

Babylon A.D.-DVD Review-Y.E.T.

BABYLON A.D.

Starring: Vin Desel, Michelle Yeoh, Melanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson and Mark Strong

Directed by: Mathieu Kassovitz

Rated: This version of the film is Unrated and contains added violence, action, language and sexuality

By John Delia

This is one of those action junkie films that gets you involved in the plot with a lot of explosions, fighting, chases with a lot of shooting, fantasy guns,… Continue

Added by Al McGhee on January 13, 2009 at 11:12am — No Comments

Bride Wars-Review By John Delia

BRIDE WARS

Starring: Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Kristen Johnson and Candice Bergan

Directed by: Gary Winick

Rated PG for suggestive content, language and some rude behavior

By John Delia

I did not care very much for Bride Wars, but since it was targeted to women, that may be one of the reasons. Much like Sex and the City, Muriel’s Wedding or The Devil Wears Prada just to name a few, Bride Wars was too… Continue

Added by Al McGhee on January 11, 2009 at 9:17am — No Comments

Not Easily Broken-Movie Review By John delia

NOT EASILY BROKEN

Starring: Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Hart, Jennifer Lewis, Maeve Quinlan and Eddie Cibrian

Directed by: Bill Duke

Rated PG-13 for sexual references and thematic elements

By John Delia

Although Not Easily Broken is a little preachy and somewhat predictable, I liked the film for the delivery of the challenging storyline with it’s myriad of everyday problems. Well acted out… Continue

Added by Al McGhee on January 11, 2009 at 9:02am — No Comments

John Delia's top Ten for 2008

TOP MOVIE PICKS FOR 2008

By John Delia

In choosing my top 10 films of 2008 I took the following into consideration; most of the Best Film nominations for the Oscars come from movies that are drama related. I am not a huge fan for the way the Academy of Arts and Sciences chooses their best films, best actors, etc., in fact with some 300 plus films a year, I don’t know how the voters see them all. So I am choosing 10 films of a dramatic nature and 10 that are action adventure or… Continue

Added by Al McGhee on January 7, 2009 at 2:44pm — No Comments

Slumdog Millionaire Written Review

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (Running Time: 120 min; Rated: R)

Reviewed by Denise Castillón

Your Entertainment Ticket.Com

An Underdog Worth Cheering For In SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

“Slumdog Millionaire” is harrowing and suspenseful drama juxtaposed with an epic love story that begins in a poverty-stricken Bombay shanty town that later flourishes into the modern-day city of Mumbai.

Jamal Malik, an impoverished orphaned eighteen year-old, uses the hard-earned lessons… Continue

Added by Al McGhee on December 29, 2008 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

reality TV

ok so we have to go and audition for this crap and they do no even pay you if you get to be in the show!! Its bad enough to work as a musican and do a gig and not get paid because so many of us starving artist have to perform and thats why we get screwed!! every audition is no pay no pay - where are the commericals, i know Florida is not the mecca of the entertainment industry- but a little money would be nice!!

Added by MELODY STUART on December 21, 2008 at 10:51am — 2 Comments

Listen to KoreMovies.com Number 5, part 3 for Podcast about Rachel Galvin's experience!

Listen to an indepth interview with Rachel Galvin as she details her experience in Los Angeles and Florida on the set, with celebrities and more!

Added by Rachel Galvin on October 5, 2008 at 8:42pm — No Comments

Personal Blog -- Casting "The Trap"

Last night, we cast the film "The Trap." Although I am a lead actor, I also am engaged in the behind the scenes work and the director, D.S., kindly has given my production company, Raven Productions, a chance to be a part of the process. We saw a small group of excellent actors and were very happy with what we found.

We had some technical difficulties with sound on the very first audition, otherwise, it was smooth sailing. Most actors read for several characters. We were casting for… Continue

Added by Rachel Galvin on September 20, 2008 at 3:45pm — No Comments

Personal Blog --- Update on acting work

Just a quick update as to what I have been up to as an actor.

*I am in process of filming "End of the Living," a kick-ass zombie short in which I am a lead, directed by Tommy Nelson.

*I am a lead in "The Trap," by D.S. Ullery, a short crime drama which shoots in November. I play a tough street chick.

*I just got cast in "On the Seventh Day" in the role of Nancy, a trailer trash Southerner, which also shoots in November.

*I just finished three… Continue

Added by Rachel Galvin on September 19, 2008 at 10:37am — No Comments

"Eagle Eye" looks good

Okay, I am one of those people that doesn't mind Shai LeBeouf. Ok, "Transformers" may have been a bit cheesy, but I genuinely liked "Disturbia." The film "Eagle Eye," which comes out 9.26, looks really good. Action packed. It is done by the same people as "Disturbia."

What do you think?

Added by Rachel Galvin on September 18, 2008 at 4:20pm — No Comments

CASTINGS --NEW AS OF 9/14

DATE:

9/14/2008

TIME:

N/A

EVENT:

CASTING EXTRAS (M/F- Zombies) for indie film

LOCATION:

West Palm Beach/ Boyton

Hello. I am a local director that is finshing up shooting a short film on nanotechology and Zombies. I am needing extras for 2 scenes one will take place in West Palm Beach and I will need 8 to 10 extras that will have to wear theatrical makeup and will take… Continue

Added by Rachel Galvin on September 14, 2008 at 12:36pm — No Comments

My Newsletters

WELCOME TO: WRITER RACHEL’S NEWSLETTER

I am emailing from Sunny South Florida! I have some exciting news! I have newsletters available for FREE!

Types of Newsletters Available:

1) Marketing Your Business: Learn how to make the most out of your marketing potential no matter your business model.

2) The Film Industry: This will include tips for actors, tried and true methods for filmmakers from filmmakers with… Continue

Added by Rachel Galvin on September 13, 2008 at 1:36am — No Comments

RE: "Lakeview Terrace"

Personally, anything with Jackson is bound to be good. This is a premise that has been done before but I think the cop element is a twist. I am surprised at how much flack I am reading about there being an interracial couple! It's the 21st century people! Concentrate on the film. It looks like a good movie to me.

Added by Rachel Galvin on September 10, 2008 at 2:02am — 1 Comment

Audition Woes & Zombie Transformations

The process of auditioning can often suck. You constantly need to prove your worth. I know well what you are supposed to do, but don't always do it. In this case, I let myself get distracted by someone else's audition and let it color (or change) what I was intending to do. Now, I suppose I am the only one that knows that. I have no idea how the audition looked to others. I am sure it was adequate. But I wanted drop mouth to the floor spectacular. I guess I am a perfectionist in that way. I… Continue

Added by Rachel Galvin on August 30, 2008 at 5:20pm — No Comments

RE: JACK ZINK'S DEATH

I heard about Jack Zink passing away tonight. I was shocked. I didn't know he was sick. I didn't know Jack well but back when I was a theater critic for New Times, he was always so kind to me. In a group of curmudgeon reporters, he always was the one to an extend a welcome to me and make me feel part of the old school group. He was a very kind and sincere man and I am saddened that he is gone. It is a loss to our community.

Added by Rachel Galvin on August 22, 2008 at 1:35am — No Comments

Need an Agent?

Look at:
http://www.miamibeach411.com/film/listing_category_103_talent_agents.html

Tip: Call them and ask where to email your headshot. They will get back to you if interested. They are always busy so can cut you off. Be brief and to the point, no small talk.

Added by Rachel Galvin on August 10, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Acting Classes

Contact IndependentStreak member Michael Haney if you are interested in a Scene Study class. He teaches the principals of Sanford Meisner and how to live truthfully in the imaginary circumstances. His classes are held in Palm Beach. His school is called Palm Beach Acting School.

Interested in a Commericial class? Needing to learn the basics? New to the biz? Contact IndependentStreak member/ founder Rachel Galvin, who will be starting these acting classes soon in either Boca or… Continue

Added by Rachel Galvin on August 10, 2008 at 11:50am — No Comments

URGENT CASTING -- SEEKING COUPLE FOR SHORT FILM

Director Tommy Nelson, featured now in IndependentSTreak.Ning.com, is doing a new short film called "End of the Living," a zombie film. This will be his second film and will be created under the name Forgotten Films.

He is looking for a couple of extras. You will get credit and a copy of the movie. The film will be screened on the big screen in West Palm Beach upon completion and all extras will be considered for later work.... no guarantees, but it's a great foot in the door with an… Continue

Added by Rachel Galvin on August 8, 2008 at 7:07pm — No Comments